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    <div class=\"banner-two-heading-first\"><h1>Debt collection in Quebec: procedures, deadlines and recourse<\/h1><\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"banner-two-heading-second\">\r\n                <div class=\"banner-two-video\">\r\n                    <video autoplay=\"\" loop=\"\" muted=\"\" playsinline=\"\" data-wf-ignore=\"true\" data-object-fit=\"cover\">\r\n\r\n  <source src=\"\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/>\r\n<\/video>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <h1><\/h1>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"banner-two-btm\">\r\n    <div class=\"row\">\r\n    <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\r\n        <h4><\/h4>\r\n                <a href=\"\" class=\"themeht-btn primary-btn\">\r\n              <span class=\"btn-icon1\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 14\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n<path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M0.5 3.48332C1.33992 4.01702 2.77535 4.47497 4.44459 4.21895C5.10724 4.11733 5.79528 3.90507 6.48839 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class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7rx0jh2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7rx0jh2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<style>table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:20px 0}th{border:1px solid #ccc;padding:10px 14px;background:#1a3a5c;color:#fff;text-align:left}td{border:1px solid #ccc;padding:10px 14px;color:#333}<\/style>\n<h2>Debt collection in Quebec: what the law says<\/h2>\n<p>Unpaid bills, unpaid loans, overdue rent or a long-running customer account: debt collection affects businesses and individuals alike. In Quebec, the process is governed by the Civil Code of Quebec and the Act respecting the collection of certain debts. To consult the official texts, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca\/fr\/document\/lc\/CCQ-1991\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the legislation on L\u00e9gisQu\u00e9bec<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/educaloi.qc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00c9ducaloi&#8217;s<\/a> popularized resources.  <\/p>\n<p>Before running to court, a structured approach maximizes your chances of recovering the amounts owed, often without a trial. Here&#8217;s how to do it, step by step. <\/p>\n<h2>The steps to effective collection<\/h2>\n<p>A well-conducted collection case follows a logical progression: the debt is documented, the debtor is sent a reminder, formal formal notice is given, and then the appropriate recourse is chosen if nothing changes.<\/p>\n<table><tr><th>Step<\/th><th>Indicative Deadline<\/th><th>Objective<\/th><\/tr>\n<tr><td>1. Amicable reminder (email, call, statement of account)<\/td><td>As soon as the due date<\/td><td>Preserve the business relationship and induce payment<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>2. Written formal notice<\/td><td>10 days of delay to the debtor, in general<\/td><td>Formal requirement prior to judicial recourse<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>3. Negotiation or payment agreement<\/td><td>1 to 4 weeks<\/td><td>Instalments, transaction, discharge<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>4. Legal recourse<\/td><td>According to the competent court<\/td><td>Judgment and enforcement (seizure, legal hypothec)<\/td><\/tr><\/table>\n<p>The formal notice is the pivot of the process: poorly drafted, it can delay or weaken the appeal. Consult our <a href=\"https:\/\/compagnieabgcj.ca\/en\/formal-notice-in-quebec-a-complete-guide-to-protecting-your-rights\/\">complete guide to formal notice in Quebec<\/a> to find out what it requires. <\/p>\n<h2>Which court to claim your claim?<\/h2>\n<p>The competent court depends on the amount claimed. Claims of $15,000 or less fall under the jurisdiction of the Small Claims Division, where the parties represent themselves &#8211; our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/compagnieabgcj.ca\/en\/small-claims-in-montreal-when-to-defend-yourself-and-when-to-consult-a-lawyer-beforehand\/\">small claims in Montreal<\/a> explains when to consult anyway. Between $15,000 and $85,000, it&#8217;s the Court of Quebec; beyond that, the Superior Court.  <\/p>\n<table><tr><th>Amount of the claim<\/th> Competent <th>court<\/th><th>Representation by lawyer<\/th><\/tr>\n<tr><td>$15,000 or less<\/td> Small <td>Claims Division<\/td><td>Not admitted to hearing (preparation possible)<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>$15,000 to $85,000Recommended<\/td> <td>Court of Quebec<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Over $85,000Superior<\/td> <td>Court<\/td><td>Highly Recommended<\/td><\/tr><\/table>\n<h2>Beware of the statute of limitations<\/h2>\n<p>The right to claim a debt is generally prescribed after three years (article 2925 of the Civil Code of Qu\u00e9bec). After this period, the appeal is inadmissible, even if the debt is real. Certain actions of the debtor, such as an acknowledgement of debt or a partial payment, may interrupt the statute of limitations. Our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/compagnieabgcj.ca\/en\/extinctive-prescription-in-quebec-3-year-and-10-year-time-limits-for-taking-legal-action\/\">extinctive prescription in Quebec<\/a> details these rules.   <\/p>\n<h2>Practical tips for companies<\/h2>\n<p>The best recovery is the one that is prevented. Clear contracts with interest and a collection charge clause, rigorous invoicing, quick reminders and credit checks for new customers significantly reduce overdue accounts. When a case escalates, our <a href=\"https:\/\/compagnieabgcj.ca\/en\/service\/civil-and-commercial-litigation\/\">civil and commercial litigation<\/a> lawyers assess the debtor&#8217;s creditworthiness before incurring costs: a judgment against an insolvent debtor has little practical value.  <\/p>\n<p style=\"background:#f4f7fa;border-left:4px solid #1a3a5c;padding:14px 18px;margin:20px 0;\"><strong>Free tool:<\/strong> Write your formal notice in minutes with our <a href=\"https:\/\/compagnieabgcj.ca\/en\/demand-letter-generator\/\">demand letter generator<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions about debt collection<\/h2>\n<h3>How much does a lawyer cost to collect a debt?<\/h3>\n<p>Fees vary depending on the complexity and contestation of the case. For a documented and uncontested claim, a formal notice and negotiation are often sufficient, at a limited cost. An initial assessment compares the amount at stake with the foreseeable costs.  <\/p>\n<h3>The debtor ignores my formal notice: what should I do?<\/h3>\n<p>After the deadline has expired, you can file a legal claim with the competent court. The debtor&#8217;s silence does not prevent the judgment: if he does not defend himself, a default judgment can be obtained. <\/p>\n<h3>Can I claim interest and my fees?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Interest accrues at the rate agreed in the contract or, failing that, at the legal rate, generally from the date of the formal notice. A contractual clause may also provide for reasonable collection costs.  <\/p>\n<h3>What is the deadline for pursuing an unpaid invoice?<\/h3>\n<p>Three years from the due date of the invoice, subject to an interruption of the limitation period. Beyond that, the recourse is generally lost: it is not necessary to delay in acting. <\/p>\n<h2>Have your collection case evaluated<\/h2>\n<p>Each debt deserves an appropriate strategy: reminder, formal notice, negotiation or procedure. <strong>Abg &#038; cj Company<\/strong> supports businesses and individuals in Montreal and throughout Quebec. <a href=\"https:\/\/compagnieabgcj.ca\/en\/contact\/\">Contact us<\/a> for an initial consultation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-w263f26 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-stretched white-bg clip-section elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"w263f26\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-v5e58ew\" data-id=\"v5e58ew\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-2ltkym0 elementor-section-content-bottom elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default default\" data-id=\"2ltkym0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-h6afiqy\" data-id=\"h6afiqy\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-vkpi2vi elementor-widget elementor-widget-title\" data-id=\"vkpi2vi\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        \r\n                        <div class=\"theme-title style-1 text-white \">\r\n              \r\n          <h2 class=\"text-anime-style\"> Contact us  <\/h2>\r\n           \r\n        <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                    \r\n\r\n\r\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6lnvoyl elementor-widget elementor-widget-themeht-heading\" data-id=\"6lnvoyl\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"themeht-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n        <div class=\"\">\r\n\r\n          <p class=\" text-white\"><span style=\"color:#fff !important\">Compagnie abg conseils juridiques accompanies you in all your legal issues. 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